Pentax W80 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax W80 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was launched 5 months after the HZ15W which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the W80 matches up vs the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the W80 against the HZ15W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.